Human Resources Coordinator

Good Earth Tools; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

Profit-sharing retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Good Earth Tools in Festus, MO is seeking a highly organized Human Resources Coordinator to lead payroll, onboarding, and HRIS maintenance while supporting day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced environment. This full-time onsite role offers exposure to recruitment, benefits administration, and employee relations within a collaborative, family-run organization.

You’ll coordinate timekeeping, manage Paylocity, verify I-9 documentation, and help create a welcoming experience for new hires.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in human resources, payroll, or a closely related field.
• Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS/payroll system preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Strong customer service skills and a team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute all timekeeping and payroll processes.
• Maintain the HRIS system, Paylocity.
• Manage all aspects of FMLA and other types of leave.
• Administers company wellness program and related activities.
• Handle employee inquiries and provide customer service.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS knowledge

Recruitment support

Onboarding coordination

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Good Earth Tools is looking for an energetic, organized, and people-focused Human Resources Coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing a variety of responsibilities. In this key role, you’ll take the lead in recruitment, onboarding, and payroll processing, helping attract great talent, create a welcoming experience for new employees, and ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time. You’ll also maintain accurate employee records and HRIS information while supporting the day-to-day HR processes that keep our team running smoothly. As a frontline member of the HR Department, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with employees at every level, support their success, and help foster the collaborative, team-oriented culture that makes Good Earth Tools a great place to work. If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about people, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our employees’ experience and our company’s continued success.This position will be full-time onsite at our Festus, MO headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute all processes relating to timekeeping and payroll
• Maintain the HRIS system, Paylocity
• Manage all aspects of FMLA and other types of leave
• Administers, and creates excitement around, the company’s wellness program
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions
• Coordinates the onboarding process, including verifying I-9 documentation and maintaining I-9 files
• Creates and maintains complete and accurate personnel files
• Reconciles benefits statements
• Conducts audits of payroll, benefits or other HR programs and recommends corrective action
• Assists in the administration of health and welfare benefit plans, including enrollments, changes and terminations. Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions
• Assists with processing of terminations
• Assists with the preparation of the performance review process
• Assists with recruitment and interview process, including scheduling and conducting interviews, preparing for and attending career fairs, tracking the status of candidates in HRIS, and responding with follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process
• Assists the HR Manager and Safety Manager with employee programs including, but not limited to, Social Committee, Workers Compensation, and safety programs
• Schedules meetings and interviews as requested by the HR manager
• Performs administrative duties for the Human Resources Department.
• Performs additional duties as assigned and supports other departments as needed

Company Overview

Good Earth Tools merges manufacturing prowess and engineering innovation into a uniquely customized and patented line of industrial equipment and tungsten carbide wear-proofing solutions for a diverse and global client base. Headquartered just 30 miles of St. Louis in Crystal City, Missouri, Good Earth Tools is a privately held manufacturer with a network of worldwide distributors.

Earn more –

We offer competitive wages and the opportunity for annual merit increases as you progress in your career. Hourly employees are eligible for quarterly performance bonuses!

Excellent Benefits –

Our benefits package offers group health insurance, a company-funded profit-sharing retirement plan, and paid holidays and vacation just to name a few.

Stay Active –

You’ll be on the move during your shift in this fast-paced, exciting environment! You can get your steps in and also participate in our company wellness program!

Be Part of a Team –

Every position plays a key role in meeting customer needs and we all work together as a team to get things done in our family-run organization!

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in human resources, payroll, or a closely related field
• Previous experience with Paylocity or another closely related payroll or HRIS system is strongly preferred
• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Associates Degree or higher in a related field is preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Must have excellent customer service skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Must have the ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week onsite as scheduled and maintain a punctual, reliable attendance record

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, walk, reach, push, pull, grasp, read, write, talk and hear, to perform the essential functions of this job. Must also be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.